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Rob Jetten Poised to Be Netherlands' Youngest Gay Prime Minister

10/31/2025

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Rob Jetten, the leader of the Dutch Democrats 66 (D66), is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
With 98% of votes counted, D66 and PVV are tied at 26 seats, Jetten ahead by 2,300.
He pledged to defeat populism and strengthen LGBTQ+ rights through a Rainbow Agreement.
Coalition talks will be crucial as mainstream parties have ruled out partnering with the PVV.

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Rob Jetten, the leader of the Dutch Democrats 66 (D66), is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
With 98% of votes counted, D66 and PVV are tied at 26 seats, Jetten ahead by 2,300.
He pledged to defeat populism and strengthen LGBTQ+ rights through a Rainbow Agreement.
Coalition talks will be crucial as mainstream parties have ruled out partnering with the PVV.